Skype is a great application to keep many people in touch at the same time flawlessly. We can't deny this even though other apps are much simpler and faster for certain things. The Microsoft app maintains a level of quality in terms of sound and picture that no one can match.
For this reason, for companies, for the world of work and for those who study at a distance, it is simply perfect. We already know the advantages of the standard version of Skype, the one we generally use. But for what about its business version?
This version has unique features for medium to large businesses which can make things a lot easier when it comes to conferencing and when it comes to managing employee accounts. We will go into details a little further below.
Differences between Skype and Skype for Business
The version of Skype we generally use it is ideal for those SMEs or small businesses which have no more than twenty employees. It is completely free and fulfills everything you need so that you can maintain smooth communication between your colleagues.
Skype for Business raises the bar a little higher enabling online meetings for up to 250 people. The security level of the application is corporate, which allows for greater control over it. At the same time, it's very easy to manage your employees' accounts and it's seamlessly integrated into Office. The only thing is that it costs $ 2 per month per user.
Then we have Skype Meetings which is also a free version and that during the first 60 days allows us to have conversations with up to ten people at the same time, after those 60 days the maximum is 3 free. You can hold HD conferences, share screens, use a collaborative whiteboard, laser pointer, etc.
As if the above weren't enough, you'll also get access to professional controls and the ability to silence all attendees. The only bad thing at the moment is that it's only available in the US.
How to download and install Skype for Business
- You will need to go to Office.com and log in.
- Once logged in, you should go to the gear icon to access " Settings ”Located at the top right of the screen.
- Now you will have to select the link a Office 365 in my application settings.
- Here you have to choose Software.
- click on Skype for Business in the left column.
- The first thing you will do is choose the language, then the version which must be the same as the Office programs you have and at the end just click on install.
- Then you have to choose " Run ”To start the download di Skype for Business. Confirm and the download will begin.
We hope this article clarifies who can use Skype for Business right now? And especially where it is available since only people living in the United States can use this version of the app.
We hope that as time goes by Microsoft decides to release this version to everyone in order to enjoy all the benefits that this version of Skype has to offer to medium and large companies.
